Senior Dairy Farm Worker & Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Date Posted: 19/03/2025

Close Date: 23/04/2025

Company: Recruit Up

Job Title: Senior Dairy Farm Worker; Dairy Cattle Farm Operator

Location: Dubbo, Orana Region, New South Wales

Salary: $70,000 - $85,000+ (Annually) Commensurate with experience

Employment Type: Full-time

Company Overview:

Are you passionate about dairy farming and want to be part of a team that produces top-quality milk? RecruitUp is seeking passionate and hardworking individuals who love working with animals, getting their boots dirty, and embracing farm life to join a family-owned farm in Dubbo, NSW! We have openings for the following roles:

• Senior Dairy Farm Worker (ANZSCO 363213) & Dairy Cattle Farm Operator (ANZSCO 841233)

1. Senior Dairy Farm Worker Dairy Farm Industry

Position Overview:

The Senior Dairy Farm Worker, also known as a Dairy Herd Manager, performs skilled tasks on a dairy farm, managing and supervising the breeding, raising, driving, feeding, and milking of dairy cattle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Breeding and Rearing: Oversee dairy cattle breeding programs and the rearing of calves.
• Health Management: Identify health and nutrition problems in dairy cattle and develop appropriate programs.
• Feeding Plans: Develop and implement feeding plans to ensure optimal nutrition.
• Pasture Management: Establish and maintain pastures and fodder crops for dairy cattle production, identifying plant health and nutrition problems.
• Biosecurity: Implement biosecurity management measures to protect herd health.
• Supervision: Supervise farming operations such as herding, driving, drenching, and milking.
• Maintenance: Oversee the maintenance and cleaning of livestock housing and other farm infrastructure.
• Training: Supervise work routines and train farm workers.
• Technology Management: Maintain and operate data collection and analysis systems, as well as farm technology systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• An AQF Certificate III, including at least two years of on-the-job training, or an AQF Certificate IV. Alternatively, at least three years of relevant experience may substitute for formal qualifications.
• Strong understanding of dairy cattle husbandry practices.
• Experience in supervising and training farm workers.
• Knowledge of biosecurity measures and animal health management.
• Proficiency in operating and maintaining farm technology systems.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• Capacity to handle livestock safely and effectively.

2. Dairy Cattle Farm Operator Dairy Farm Industry

Position Overview:

The Dairy Cattle Farm Operator performs routine tasks on a dairy farm, such as breeding, raising, feeding, driving, and milking cattle.

Key Responsibilities:

• Livestock Care: Assist with maintaining the health and welfare of dairy cattle by patrolling, inspecting, and reporting on their condition.
• Feeding: Provide dairy cattle with feed and water and implement feeding and welfare programs.
• Pasture Management: Establish pastures and crops for dairy cattle production.
• Herding: Herd and drive dairy cattle to access feed and for milking and other farming operations.
• Milking Operations: Wash and clean udder, use and sterilize milking machines, and perform milking shed hygiene processes.
• Farm Maintenance: Undertake general farming activities, such as erecting and repairing fences, and maintaining and cleaning dairy cattle housing.
• Equipment Operation: Operate and maintain general farm machinery, water supply, and irrigation systems.

Qualifications and Experience:

• While formal qualifications are not mandatory, relevant experience in dairy farming is essential.
• Basic understanding of animal husbandry and dairy farming practices.
• Ability to operate and maintain farm machinery and equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to perform physically demanding tasks and work in various weather conditions.
• Capacity to handle livestock safely and effectively.

Apply today through RecruitUp and let's get you started on your next adventure!

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